Articles - Houghton Horns

Hornswoggle 2021 was a wonderful, inspiring and emotional experience for me and Dennis. It was the first time in over a year for both of us to play with other...

The 2021 Third Coast Trombone Retreat will be back in person! Guest artists will be Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, principal trombonist of the Seattle Symphony along with Sasha Romero, principal trombonist of the...

When I was growing up, both of my parents maintained private studios for teaching French horn. I can scarcely remember a week passing without students visiting our house for regular...

Houghton Horns is proud to once again partner with KBHC this summer! The Online KBHC Experience will occur June 21-26, 2021. It will feature a daily schedule that includes warm-ups...

For over 40 years, Baylor University Summer Music Camps have offered amazing opportunities for musical growth. The 2021 sessions will feature BU faculty in an engaging virtual experience. Click here...

Houghton Horns is proud to sponsor Cor Dallas Horn Camp 2021! Click here for more info and registration.

One of my favorite people in the horn world is Lowell (“Spike”) Shaw. Not only is he a talented horn player and composer, but he is absolutely one of the...

​​The ​​Hornswoggle French Horn Workshop serves students, amateurs, professionals and educators with growth, recruiting, and networking opportunities within the Horn community.  Communal learning opportunities abound in a relaxed atmosphere, free from the interruptions...

Join Mark Houghton & Dr. Derek Wright for a livestream discussion about practice habits. Learn tips on how to step up your practice game!  

I recently compiled some thoughts on achieving effective practice sessions. These concepts are universally applicable for all instrumentalists, not just horn players like myself! Planning. Plan regular times for your...

I have been a private horn teacher for over forty-five years. In fact, my husband Dennis was my first pupil! He was a sophomore and I was a junior at...

Is your brass instrument conical or cylindrical? Read below to find out and why it matters! A conical bore instrument is one in which the bore diameter gradually increases throughout...